The 1970 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent
Republican
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Political ideology
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John Arthur Love
John Arthur Love (November 29, 1916 – January 21, 2002) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 36th Governor of the State of Colorado from 1963 to 1973.
Early life and education
John Arthur Love was born on a fa ...
defeated
Democratic nominee
Mark Anthony Hogan with 52.46% of the vote. This would be the last time until
1998
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Events January
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that Colorado elected a Republican as Governor and also the last time
Denver County,
Boulder County, and
San Miguel County voted for the Republican candidate.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates
*
Mark Anthony Hogan, incumbent
Lieutenant Governor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
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John Arthur Love
John Arthur Love (November 29, 1916 – January 21, 2002) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 36th Governor of the State of Colorado from 1963 to 1973.
Early life and education
John Arthur Love was born on a fa ...
, incumbent
Governor
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Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
*John Arthur Love, Republican
*Mark Anthony Hogan, Democratic
Other candidates
*Albert Gurule, La Raza Unida
*Walter R. Plankinton, American Independent
*James Lauderdale, Socialist Workers
Results
General overview
Results by county
References
{{1970 United States elections
1970
Events
January
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* January 5 – The 7.1 Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (''Extreme''). Between 10,000 and ...
Colorado
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Gubernatorial
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